All eyes will be on Manny Ramirez, who comes to the Rays with an impressive resume and an interesting reputation, everything from a clubhouse concern to a leader. How he acts, what he says, when he shows up, whom he hangs out with will all be duly noted.

2. Can they get some relief

With seven of last year's top eight relievers gone via free agency, bullpen coach Bobby Ramos will be handing out name tags. Four spots are considered claimed by, from left, Kyle Farnsworth, Joel Peralta, Adam Russell and lone returnee Andy Sonnanstine. There are a dozen candidates in camp for the other three, and one or two more likely to join the fray. Then they have to sort out roles.

3. Lining up

Manager Joe Maddon, left, has given this lots of thought and thus far has no definitive answers. Figure Johnny Damon will hit first or second, with Evan Longoria likely No. 3 and Manny Ramirez behind him (though that could flip-flop), then Matt Joyce probably next. Everything else is, and might for a while be, under discussion.

4. Who's on first

Dan Johnson, right, opens camp as the projected starter, with Ben Zobrist expected to get time vs. lefties. But Casey Kotchman, left, the ex-Seminole High star who signed a minor-league deal, will get a chance to show if he belongs. Johnny Damon could make a few appearances.

5. Reserve duty

With the starting positions pretty much set (except maybe first base) and Jeremy Hellickson, left, in line to replace Matt Garza in the rotation, the primary battles will be for playing time. But there could be some good ol' competition, such as Elliot Johnson vs. veteran Felipe Lopez for the utility infield spot.

Head athletic trainer Ron Porterfield starts with a relatively clean slate, as the only players expected to be limited are surgically repaired pitchers LH J.P. Howell (top, shoulder) and RH Ricky Orta (bottom, elbow). RH Juan Cruz is coming off shoulder surgery but is already throwing off a mound and might be on regular schedule.